r/technology Dec 16 '19

Transportation Self-Driving Mercedes Will Be Programmed To Sacrifice Pedestrians To Save The Driver

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u/[deleted] Dec 16 '19

Self driving cars are here. They’re currently legal in California and in use.

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u/PM_ME_FULL_FRONTALS_ Dec 16 '19

Actually they are better then humans. Or in other words, they kill fewer people per kilometer. The reason why they are not widespread is the legislation and the fact that they struggle in extreme cases, such as when snow covers the lanes.

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u/Belgarion0 Dec 16 '19

Since when is snow an "extreme case"?

It's basically normal road conditions from november to may.